To spoil the season even more, here are other Holiday Traditions that have come into existence over the years. Poinsettias: Have no historical connection to the holiday as it wasn’t discovered until the plant was found in Mexico by the American Ambassador to the country in 1825. He was fond of its red and green colors. When he left his ambassadorship and returned to his home, he brought the plant with him and began to cultivate it in his green house. Proud of his efforts, he

Tonight’s, masterpiece is about the true spirit of Christmas: petty neighborly, Christmas decorating competition and lots and lots of bling. Because honestly… isn’t the season really about who can install the loudest, most garish, and brightest lights on the block? If your house can’t be seen from space, are you even putting in the effort? Tonight’s movie is: Deck the Halls.

I'm now into the Silly holiday movies No more of those heartfelt holiday romances. No more pining over the hot, bearded guy splitting wood, or getting wood, or never mind. No slow-motion ornament hanging. No “we met over gingerbread and now we’re soulmates.” I mean really, does romance ever really work out that way during the holiday season? I think not. At least with silly holiday movies you know what you get, nothing really serious . Tonight’s theme? Chaos. Testosterone. An

I’ve reached my official limit of “girl goes to small town, meets bearded man who owns a bakery/lumber mill/reindeer farm, falls in love in 72 hours.” Not that there is anything wrong with a hot rugged bearded man who wears flannel and has a hairy chest. I’m all for those types of men, but I can’t watch one more cookie-cutter romantic piece of blah. I just can’t. So tonight, we course-correct ourselves and head into he interesting waters of holiday chaos: silly Christmas movi

Author:  The Mediterranean Dish   https://www.themediterraneandish.com/crock-pot-italian-beef-stew/   Prep Time: 15 mins    Cook Time: 5 hours    Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6   DESCRIPTION Easy, rustic Italian Beef Stew made right in your crock pot or slow cooker! Only a few minutes to prep this comforting meal. INGREDIENTS ·        ¾ cup all-purpose flour ·        1 ½  tbsp garlic powder ·        Salt and freshly ground pepper ·        1 ½ lbs beef chuck ro

Day 10 of my holiday movie marathon. another sappy rendition of the same story.

Christmas, a most joyful time of year, however, it's origins are not what many people think it is.

Romantic comedies at Christmas—who can resist them, right? Well it’s beginning to look a lot like I can. So far, and I’ve only watched three movies, they all have the same recycled plot line: a boy, a girl, lots of snow, the customary misunderstandings, and a declaration of love under twinkling lights. I’m ready to puke. Crossing my fingers this one isn’t just as cliché-fest. I mean, the couple broke up for a reason—like she stole his last gingerbread cookie. Whatever it was,

There's no way tonight’s movie, about a woman pretending to be Santa, ends with her falling for the charming, conveniently single, hot, and sexy hotel owner—that would just be too wildly obvious (and yet, where's my popcorn?). MY Secret Santa.

This week is all about holiday romance, yes still causes me to gag a bit. And don’t worry, I’m not diving into Hallmark territory (even though I bet these movies are just as delightfully cheesy).  Tonight’s movie, Holidate!

Tonight's holiday movie pick. No Sleep til Christmas

This is a wonderful, and tasty holiday dish that accentuates any festival table.

Uplifting, heartwarming stories of inspiration and hope have been around since "Santa Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Claus," the first Christmas movie premiered in 1898. Since then, countless films and animated specials have entertained audiences throughout the holiday season. Hallmark alone has produced over 300 of these movies. Their stories; however, do follow familiar patterns: a city woman returns home for the holidays, rekindles romance with her high school sweetheart, a

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Course:  Side Dish Keyword: easy side dish, easy vegetable side, gluten free, vegetarian   Guests: 4     Equipment Sauté Pan Ingredients ·     1-pound Carrots, cut into even 1 ½-inch pieces (or pound of baby carrots) ·     ¾ cup Water ·     ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt ·     1 Tablespoon Honey ·     1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard  ·     1 Tablespoon Red or White Wine Vinegar ·     2 teaspoons Olive Oil ·     1 tablespoon chi

Thanksgiving, the time of year when we gather around a deliciously decorated table and give thanks for the greatness of our lives.

Delicious side dish for any Thanksgiving meal. Just need sweet potatoes, brown sugar and marshmallows.

The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with  chicken  thighs or pork. Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed haricots verts or a tossed green salad.   https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/maple-mustard-glazed-chicken   Hands-On:                 15 mins Total:                         25 mins Yield:                         Serves 4   Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ teaspoon freshly ground blac

Fabulous pork dish with bourbon sauce.

Flavorful Chicken with Ginger TOTAL TIME: 30        Prep time: 10 Cooking Time: 20   CUISINE:                    Southern Course:                         Dinner Guests:                         4   Ingredients ·     4 boneless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) or 4 boned port chops ·     3/4 teaspoon salt ·     1/4 teaspoon black pepper ·     1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper ·     1 tablespoon olive oil ·     1 tablespoon minced shallots ·     1 teaspoon minced garlic ·    

Level: Easy Total: 35 min  Prep: 15 min   Cook: 20 min  Yield: 4 servings   https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/cranberry-stuffed-pork-chops-recipe-2109170 Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Unsalted butter 2 stalk celery, finely diced ¾ cups chopped scallions ¾ cup dried cranberried 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 4 slices potato bread, cubed 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Rosemary 4 bone